Lead Enterprise Coordinator

Lead Enterprise Coordinator x3

Please note: It is our policy to recruit within the lower quartile of the advertised pay band in most cases; incremental increases are applicable in most cases on an annual basis.

Based in Leeds City Centre, with some co-location across Leeds City Region

We are looking to recruit 3 x Lead Enterprise Coordinator to support the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership’s growing programme of “Enterprise in Education” activity. This activity aims to make strategic links between businesses and education in order to improve attainment and employability, raise awareness of career opportunities in the city region and address skills gaps and shortages.

The successful candidates will have detailed knowledge and experience of enterprise in education and/or skills landscape and funding, will line manage Enterprise Coordinators and be responsible for the specific elements of the Enterprise Adviser Network in Leeds City Region;

• Lead Enterprise Coordinator (Social Mobility); leading on connecting the careers and enterprise landscape across Leeds City Region for schools and business in areas of social disadvantage, and for our most vulnerable learners
• Lead Enterprise Coordinator (Resources); leading on the development of teaching and learning resources, teacher inspiration days in partnership with sponsoring employers
• Lead Enterprise Coordinator (Enterprise Adviser Network); leading on the development of the EAN ensuring an effective, quality and consistent programme across the City Region

We are looking for a highly motivated individuals who are keen to make a difference for young people that live, learn and play in our region. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing team in a high-profile and demanding environment - often working to tight deadlines, and requiring flexible working.

These role will require the individual to hold a full driving license and insurance to drive for work, the successful candidate will be subject to a full enhanced DBS.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sonya Midgley on 07890311834 or sonya.midgley@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

For more information about the work of West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk  

West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds building an inclusive culture, we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion or beliefs, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. In return we can offer a flexible and encouraging environment that will allow you to achieve your best work/life balance and career goals; with a range of benefits including a local government career average pension scheme and a fully funded travel MCard (zone 1-5). We are committed to enabling working parents to progress their careers and will consider requests for flexible working patterns and job share arrangements.

To submit your application form online please visit  http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/jobs/ 

Closing date: Monday 26th March.
Interviews will be held 24th & 27th April.

Given the high volumes of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.

Candidate information will be retained by West Yorkshire Combined Authority for 6 months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.